Too much to bear!!!
Song Jiyun was so angry she couldn’t speak for a while.
It was not until the wick of the lamp crackled and sparked that she took a deep breath and said, "Where is Zheng Quan? Did you see Zheng Quan? Is he safe?"
As to how she was rescued and brought here, and how Yuan Yunzhong came to know about these events, she did not want to ask in detail anymore; she just wanted to know if her own people had been harmed like her—she was led away from the entrance of Little Snow Hall, and with Zheng Quan’s alertness, he should have noticed something amiss.
Yuan Yunzhong leaned back against the headboard and said, "He was also calculated against. Although he quickly realized, it was already too late."
When speaking of Zheng Quan, his tone was gentle, and his facial expression was indifferent, but for some reason, Song Jiyun sensed a hint of disdain and dissatisfaction from it.
Just as Song Jiyun was about to speak up in defense of Zheng Quan, someone knocked at the door.
Yuan Yunzhong answered with an "Enter."
The door creaked open, and Shao Qing came in.
Following behind him, an elderly man dressed as a doctor and Zheng Quan, looking dejected and dispirited.
"Zheng Quan!" Song Jiyun’s eyes brightened.
Zheng Quan, however, had a face full of shame, looking like he could not bear to face his own people, he called out "Miss" and mumbled, "I... I was too careless... I thought it was Lord Wang, no, Registrar Wang hosting the event, so I didn’t pay attention..."
He had been entrusted by Song Daliang to guard Song Jiyun since he was a child.
She understood his guilt and hurriedly comforted him, interrupting, "Who could have anticipated that? Luckily, as the old saying goes, ’Those who survive great disasters are bound for greater blessings to come.’ This is a lesson for us as well!"
With that, her gaze involuntarily shifted to Yuan Yunzhong, and she thanked him sincerely again, "Thanks to Young Master Yuan, otherwise both of us would have been in dire straits!"
Zheng Quan had already thanked Yuan Yunzhong earnestly, but, hearing Song Jiyun say it, he still expressed his gratitude, "Should you need anything in the future, just give the command."
Yuan Yunzhong nodded indifferently.
Zheng Quan observed this and forced a bitter smile.
If not for him, the young lady would not have undergone such an ordeal.
It was no wonder that Young Master Yuan was displeased with him.
He wanted to say something but didn’t know what would be appropriate.
Sensing the tension, Shao Qing quickly intercepted with a jovial flourish, "Miss Song is right. Misfortune may be an actual blessing, and a misfortune can turn into good fortune. After escaping such a catastrophe, Miss Song is sure to encounter good omens and turn misfortune into prosperity."
What’s all this?
Under these grievous circumstances, even Song Jiyun found herself amused by his words.
Shao Qing promptly nudged the doctor forward and said, "Miss Song, the drugs have not yet fully left your system. This Doctor Wang is a renowned physician from Nanchang, whom our young master sent for from Nanchang Prefecture overnight. Since you’ve awakened, it’s clear that Doctor Wang’s reputation is well-deserved. Allow him to take your pulse and see if the prescription needs to be changed."
An acclaimed doctor summoned overnight from Nanchang Prefecture?
Song Jiyun couldn’t help but look outside.
Shao Qing chuckled, "You’ve been unconscious for a day and a night."
Song Jiyun was taken aback.
Doctor Wang had already placed a handkerchief on her wrist and started to take her pulse.
She had no choice but to suppress the many questions in her mind.
After a while, Doctor Wang let out a sigh of relief and smiled, "Miss Song has a strong constitution, and your body has recovered. However, having taken a potent poison, your limbs are still somewhat weak. I’ll prescribe another formula, and after taking it for two or three days, you should be able to get up. In the meantime, stroll in the garden whenever possible, and gradually you’ll be back to your old self."
Song Jiyun thanked Doctor Wang with a smile.
Doctor Wang humbly demurred with repeated "not at alls" and followed Shao Qing out to prepare the medicine.
Song Jiyun, thinking back to when she first woke up and saw Yuan Yunzhong by her side, felt a sudden softness in her heart, and her voice took on a gentle warmth, "I’m already much better; you should rest as well."
They could discuss any matters tomorrow.
After all, she had already been unconscious for a day and a night, so a little longer wouldn’t matter.
Yuan Yunzhong responded with an emotionless "hmm" but remained seated, not moving.
Song Jiyun looked at Yuan Yunzhong, puzzled.
Did he still have something else to tell her?
As Song Jiyun was guessing, she heard him sneer coldly, "Aren’t you very capable? How could you get into such a state just from drinking?"
She lost all her good mood.
But when she thought of how Yuan Yunzhong had once saved her, that slight annoyance quickly faded away.
Yet Yuan Yunzhong didn’t stop there and continued, "You earn your living with your skills, not by taking the easy route. Is it necessary to get involved with those people from the trade association? Aren’t you tossing aside the watermelon to pick up sesame seeds?"
Song Jiyun was also frustrated.
Who would have known that Registrar Wang would do such a thing?
Wasn’t she a victim as well?
Wasn’t this an accident?
But looking at Yuan Yunzhong’s cold face, what could she say? 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
"I know! I know!" All she could do was to downplay the issue and assure him with a smile, "I’ll be more careful next time!"
"You still think there will be a next time!" Yuan Yunzhong stared at her fixedly, seemingly even more angered. He glanced at Zheng Quan and, unexpectedly, left with a sweep of his sleeve.
Song Jiyun couldn’t help but rub her forehead.
Zheng Quan lowered his head and coughed softly.
Song Jiyun felt it was best to set aside problems that couldn’t be solved immediately.
Sometimes, time would provide the answers when you least expect it.
She sneered and said to Zheng Quan, "Do you still remember Registrar Wang’s brother-in-law?"
Last time she was planning to entrust part of the sales of Jade Porcelain from her family to Registrar Wang, he had recommended his brother-in-law as the agent.
Zheng Quan certainly remembered, a vicious light flashing in his eyes as he said softly, "Miss, the Yue family was built on his connections. Simply dealing with his brother-in-law won’t be enough to truly hurt him. In my opinion, we should send out word, find someone to break one of his arms or legs. That would be the real deal."
"There’s no need to go that far!" Song Jiyun felt that actions would always leave traces, and breaking the law was breaking the law. Committing crimes over someone like Registrar Wang wasn’t worth it, "With his government position, his salary is probably only enough to buy a month’s worth of rice. His properties must surely all be registered under other people’s names. Go contact his brother-in-law and find a way to make him embezzle the properties."
He thinks to plot against me and come out unscathed. No chance!
Song Jiyun’s face was set, her expression frosty like the snow.
This expression, how much it resembled Young Master Yuan.
Zheng Quan touched his head.
But with Young Master Yuan in mind, he quickly regained his composure, hesitatingly saying, "But his Yue family’s prosperity all depends on him. His brother-in-law might not have the guts to do such a thing!"
"That’s because the profits aren’t tempting enough!" Song Jiyun disagreed, "With a hundred percent profit at stake, people are willing to take risks."
Zheng Quan listened attentively.
Song Jiyun whispered, "Who wants to be subordinate forever? If we help him establish his own operation in Hangzhou, there’s no way he won’t be tempted."
The condition was to privately pocket Registrar Wang’s assets as startup capital.
Zheng Quan nodded thoughtfully.
Someone swiftly passed by outside the door.
Both of them were startled and exchanged a quick glance. Zheng Quan, like a sparrowhawk, swiftly got up and pushed the door open.
There was no sound of a scuffle from outside, but Yuan Yunzhong’s voice came through, slightly mockingly, "Last time, you knew to scatter a few dry branches on the ground. If it hadn’t been for my unintentional dodging, would you even have noticed someone outside the door?"
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